Easy Chow Mein
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Easy Chow Mein
Description
This Easy Chow Mein uses pan-fried Hong Kong-style noodles that develop a golden, crispy texture. Shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy add earthiness and leafy greens, while mung bean sprouts introduce a fresh crunch. The sauce combines oyster and soy sauce, accented by garlic, ginger, and sriracha for a touch of spice.
The cooking method involves stir-frying noodles separately to crisp them, then cooking the vegetables until just tender before combining everything with the sauce. This layering technique maintains distinct textures and allows the sauce to coat all components evenly.
This version works well as a quick vegetarian main course or as an accompaniment to other dishes in an Asian-inspired meal. Serve immediately to preserve the crispness of the noodles and freshness of the vegetables.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 (16-ounce) package Hong Kong-style pan-fried noodles
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 (3.5-ounce) package shiitake mushrooms
- 4 baby bok choy coarsely chopped
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts rinsed and drained
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and Sriracha; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add noodles and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes; set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in the skillet. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in bok choy until just wilted, about 1 minute.
- Stir in noodles and oyster sauce mixture until well combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in bean sprouts.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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